The nurse believes that a patient from another cultural background is using herbal remedies along with the prescribed medication to treat her arthritis. Which of the following should be the nurse's first action?
A) tell the patient that herbs will interfere with the prescribed medication
B) ask the patient why additional remedies are being used
C) determine which herbs are being used and their effectiveness
D) contact the physician to alert him or her about the herbal remedies
C) determine which herbs are being used and their effectiveness
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The nurse practitioner caring for the client has positioned her sitting up at an angle in bed and is observing her jugular venous distention. Why is jugular venous distention a useful indicator for the assessment of the client's condition? A) Increased cardiac demand causes engorgement of systemic blood vessels, of which the jugular vein is one of the largest. B) Blood backs up into the jugular vein because there are no valves at the point of entry into the heart. C) Peripheral dilation is associated with decreased stroke volume and ejection fraction. D) Heart valves are not capable of preventing backflow in cases of atrial congestion.
Neurotransmitters like catecholamines (e.g., dopamine and epinephrine) have a reaction time of
A) milliseconds. B) less than 10 minutes. C) 24 to 36 hours. D) 4 to 7 days.
Which health team member reviews the procedure of heat and cold applications with you?
a. The doctor b. The nurse c. A nursing assistant d. The family
When communicating with a visually impaired patient, let the resident know you are listening by
a. periodically nodding your head. b. periodically saying "yes" or "no." c. staying silent. d. frequently touching the resident's arm.